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Ghana considers new rules to enhance its GMO regime

Ghana considers new rules to enhance its GMO regime - Alliance for Science Ghana’s parliament is considering new regulations that will help facilitate its safe adoption of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The rules, which would ensure the safety of GMO foods and further refine regulatory procedures, received the endorsement of renowned physician Dr. Kwabena Frimpon...

There are lessons to be learned to ensure technology is a force for good for Africa’s farmers

There are lessons to be learned to ensure technology is a force for good for Africa’s farmers ǀ View Across a continent where 80% of food is produced by smallholder farmers, digital technologies and innovations are a game changer in transforming African agriculture.

Build science in Africa

Build science in Africa To cope with climate change and population growth, the continent urgently needs more home-grown researchers, argue Anagaw Atickem, Nils Chr. Stenseth and colleagues.

3rd African Symposium on Mycotoxicology (ASM) joint MYTOX-SOUTH Conference to take place from 6 to 9 September, 2020 in Stellenbosch, South Africa

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WACCI: Call for Applications 2020 – PhD training in Plant Breeding. Closing 31 July 2019

Call for Applications 2020>> PhD training in Plant Breeding The West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI) is currently inviting applications for PhD Plant Breeding at WACCI, University of Ghana. Successful applicants will be enrolled in January 2020 as the 13th cohort of students in the WACCI PhD Plant Breeding training programme.Get PDF version here P...

Most Europeans hardly care about GMOs. Even when prompted with a list of topics starting with GMOs, a mere 27% are concerned by GMOs
https://gmoinfo.eu/eu/articles.php?article=Most-Europeans-hardly-care-about-GMOs&mc_cid=add66ba0b0&mc_eid=14bad50c3f

People in Africa eat GMO foods. So why do they oppose new crops developed by their own scientists?

People in Africa eat GMO foods. So why do they oppose new crops developed by their own scientists? GM foods are already sold in supermarkets throughout Africa, but the fear remains.

Graça Machel calls for disrupting the agricultural sector to achieve Zero Hunger
https://reliefweb.int/report/world/gra-machel-calls-disrupting-agricultural-sector-achieve-zero-hunger
New report: digital services to transform African agriculture
https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/358/192300.html

Graça Machel calls for disrupting the agricultural sector to achieve Zero Hunger - World English News and Press Release on World about Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Children, Refugees and more; published on 22 Jun 2019 by FAO

Campaigners are rooting for biological methods of controlling crop pest and diseases by African small-holders farmers

Farmers tipped on pest purge : The Standard Research has proposed adoption of biological pest control methods that impact positively on soil fertility.

Drones offering high-tech help to smallholder farmers

Drones offering high-tech help to smallholder farmers News Drones offering high-tech help to smallholder farmers By Régis Umurengezi Published : June 24, 2019 Twitter Facebook Email Whatsapp linkedin More Share this article Twitter Facebook Email Whatsapp linkedin Musanze farmers, local officials and partners observe drones before take-off on a missio...

Kenya: poor planning and inaction to blame for food insecurity. Global survey reveals the country is among 50 nations least able to provide food for her citizens

Poor planning and inaction to blame for food insecurity Global survey reveals the country is among 50 nations least able to provide food for her citizens

Agriculture insight: the impact of African Swine Fever

Agriculture insight: the impact of African Swine Fever A major dislocation has recently occurred in global protein markets in the form of a rapidly spreading disease called African Swine Fever (ASF). The China Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) confirmed its first ASF outbreak in Liaoning Province on 3 August 2018 and since then 130 ASF ou...